How to install a dual boot windows

The latest version of software is usually always good, but when it comes to an operating system you have to be cautious. For Windows, due to compatibility problems, sometimes it is necessary to continue using an older version or install both and choose which one to use when booting into the computer, the most sensible thing to do is to choose to double boot Windows or try to mount a virtual machine.

The procedure can be done with Windows 7 or a later version. Having Windows 7 and then having and testing Windows 10, but this can be done with any version. See how to install a dual boot.

Installation of the first system

If you already have a system installed, skip this step. If you haven't installed anything on your computer you don't have to worry about the details of disk space. To do this, use some tutorials on the web.

Free up space to install another system for Windows dual boot

With the system installed, it is time to prepare the computer to install the second system, freeing up disk space.

Step 1. Open the Windows Disk Management utility. To do this, press "Windows + R" and in the dialog "diskmgmt.msc" "Run" (without the quotes) and press Enter to execute it;

Step 2. Upon opening the program, right-click on the partition where it is installed. In the menu that appears, click on the option “Reduce volume…”;

Step 3. In the "bottom", write the space you need for the other system and then click the "Zoom" button.

Installing the other system

Step 1. Start the installation of the other version of Windows.

Step 2. Answer the Windows Installer questions until you reach the "What type of installation do you want?" Screen. At that point, click on the “Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)”;

Step 3. On the next screen, click on the partition labeled "Unallocated space drive." To continue, click the "Next" button;

Step 4. Then the system installation begins. Wait for it to finish and restart the system;

Step 5. At the next start a menu will appear with the two systems installed, so you must choose which one you want to use.

Ready ! Now you can leave two Microsoft operating systems installed on your PC thanks to the dual boot Windows that we have taught you.